Vehicles

In the Darmstadt-Kranichstein Railway Museum, a large collection of over 200 historic vehicles from all epochs of railway history is affectionately restored, presented and demonstrated in operation. Starting with a Württemberg T 3 from 1901, the locomotives of the Deutsche Reichsbahn (V 36, series 41 and 44) to the those of the Deutsche Bundesbahn (series 01.10, series 23) and the electric locomotive series such as 141 or 103. Also the history of private and industrial railways is highlighted with some examples (184 DME, No. 13 “Olga”, VL 12). In addition, there are other small and special vehicles such as a KLIMA snow plogh or a track motor car of railway engineers. In addition, the development of passenger trains and freight wagons is shown, whereat many rarities could be  discovered here.

Our Special Trips Summer 2026

On Saturday 22 August 2026, we’ll be taking you from Darmstadt Central Station to the beautiful Ahr Valley on train 141 228-7!

Come and discover the fascinating history of the former government bunker in Ahrweiler, or enjoy the delicious wine and other culinary delights on offer at the ‘rural wine festival’!

On Sunday 6 September 2026, a special steam train hauled by ELNA 184 DME will run on the Frankfurt Harbour Railway!

At a total of four stops, you will learn about the fascinating industrial history of Frankfurt’s banks of the Main as part of the ‘Rhine-Main Industrial Heritage Days’ and this year’s theme, ‘The Dawn of the Modern Age’.

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Mit unserem Jubiläumskalender feiern wir 50 Jahre Eisenbahnmuseum Darmstadt-Kranichstein – eines der bedeutendsten Eisenbahnmuseen Deutschlands. Die zwölf eindrucksvollen Motive zeigen dabei verschiedene Exponate im Kontext unvergesslicher historischer Meilensteine aus fünf Jahrzehnten gelebter Eisenbahnkultur.

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